Research News & Stories - Sunnybrook Research Institute

Friday, March 9, 2007 Sunnybrook temporarily closes NICU in response to Staphylococcus Aureus

There has been an increase in the number of babies in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit who have developed infections with a bacterium called staphylococcus aureus and as a precautionary measure Sunnybrook has temporarily closed the High Risk Perinatal Service to maternal transfers and direct newborn admissions to allow for intensive cleaning of the area. | PDF file

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Tuesday, March 6, 2007 Transfusion-related acute lung injuries identified in burn patients

New criteria helps clinicians identify complications arising from blood transfusions | PDF file

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Thursday, March 1, 2007 Cycling champion Lance Armstrong to help raise $500,000 for cancer

At one of the most anticipated fundraising events of the year, larger-than-life cancer survivor, activist for cancer education and research and Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong will address 600 community, corporate and government leaders who will come together to raise funds for the Odette Cancer Centre (TSRCC). | PDF file

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Thursday, February 22, 2007 First world war veteran dies at age 107

Victor “Lloyd” Clemett, Canadian First World War veteran and resident at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre passed away late last night. Mr. Clemett’s passing leaves only two surviving Canadian veterans from the Great War. Mr. Clemett was 107. | PDF file

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Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Artery Better than Vein in Heart Bypass for Women and Diabetics

Researchers show artery grafts from the forearm are a superior for use in heart bypass surgery | PDF file

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